Thursday, March 03, 2005

Top ten clinical research studies with natural products in 2004  Echinacea does work if you use an effective product U.S. Government study acknowledges health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 index emerges as the most significant marker for heart disease Black cohosh extract exerts anticancer effects against breast cancer cell Combination of Glucosamine and MSM superior to either alone in treating osteoarthritis Antioxidant supplementation reduces risk for Alzheimer’s disease Long-term study shows CLA effective as weight loss aid Even brief exposure to statin drugs lower CoQ10 levels Lutein improves vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration Ginkgo biloba extract continues to show benefits in elderly subjects     http://www.vitaminexpress.com/drmurray/drmurraynewsletter2004_02_16.htm   10:48:56 PM    comment [] Tips on Taking Care When Choosing a Holistic Practitioner Americans spend billions of dollars a year on holistic healers, for both the services they provide and the remedies they prescribe. According to a survey released last May by the National Institutes of Health, 36 percent of adults in the U.S. use some form of alternative medicine. When vitamins and prayer that are specifically used for health reasons are included under this umbrella, the percentage skyrockets to 62 percent. These statistics reveal a cultural shift in the way we perceive healthcare and medicine. But, do you know how to get the best care for your health and pocketbook? Many don't. Here's an in-depth article that can help.. http://www.emagazine.com/view/?2311&;printview 10:08:22 PM    comment [] Another Example of The FDA's Scandalous Behavior  Vioxx Reapproved by FDA Panel Members With Ties to Drug Companies.. Yes, indeedy - 10 of the panel advisers worked as paid consultants. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/02/25/MNGJTBGQ7H1.DTL 9:57:15 PM    comment []   Let Them Eat Prozac: The Unhealthy Relationship Between the Pharmaceutical Industry and Depression New book details problems with drugs for psychiatric problems. http://psychservices.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/56/3/365 9:54:17 PM    comment [] TAKE TWO ASPIRINS AND E-MAIL ME IN THE MORNING! Not a spoof - Digital Doctoring is on the Rise Doctors may no longer make house calls, but they are answering patient e-mail messages - AND being paid for it. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/02/technology/02online.html?ex=1267506000&;en=8428c83e9b053740&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland 9:37:56 PM    comment []

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